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Demi Lovato returning as 'X Factor' judge

In this Dec. 20, 2012 photo, Demi Lovato attends the "The X Factor" season finale results show at CBS Television City in Los Angeles. Fox network says Lovato is returning as a judge of "The X Factor." The singer-songwriter will be back alongside series creator Simon Cowell when the singing competition begins its third season this fall. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox network says Demi Lovato is returning as a judge of "The X Factor."

The singer-songwriter will be back alongside series creator Simon Cowell when the singing competition begins its third season this fall.

Although calling Lovato "really, really annoying," Cowell said he enjoys working with her. She joined the panel of judges last year.

Thursday's announcement comes as the panel is being revamped. Britney Spears and record producer Antonio "L.A." Reid departed after Season 2.